To determine if a home setting can support the equipment needs of a mechanically ventilated patient being considered for discharge, which of the following would you assess?
1) Available space for equipment
2) Amperage of power supply
3) Number and location of grounded outlets
4) Presence of hazardous appliances

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To ensure a home setting can support the equipment needs of a mechanically ventilated patient, it's important to assess the available space for equipment, the amperage of the power supply to ensure it can handle the equipment's electrical load, the number and location of grounded outlets to safely plug in the equipment, and the presence of hazardous appliances that could pose a risk to the patient or interfere with the equipment's operation.

To Determine If a Home Setting Can Support the Equipment